So my work tests us each week on Tuesday. I was under the weather for Wednesday/Thursday and was deliberating whether or not to suck it up and go in or call out. I called out because I have a ton of unused sick days, and so I could watch the hearings. Now I get a text to quarantine for 10 days.
My worst symptom is a tiny cough, cold nose, and eyes sort of shutting on me. Like a regular cold. I’m already better than what I was just by drinking cranberry juice and taking ZMA zinc.
What the heck man. Guess I’ll update you all how this weekend goes recovering. Kinda pissed I can’t go to work and am forced to use vacation time. Kinda excited to watch the hearings live with you all.
MAGA!
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave
Read this- 80 hours sick leave
Thank you I’m definitely double checking tomorrow and sending that link if I have to
Yep. It should also be on your state employment website. I just drafted our Covid policy earlier this year. You cannot be forced to use PTO for this.
Ditto if you are asked by the company or doctor to quarantine due to exposure.
You get 14 days.
One more thing, to the extent possible you can offer to work from home. Shows you are flexible and willing as long as you are able.
For the most part employers are being very cautious with this because the laws and updates are changing and most of them are erring on the side of caution.
You offering to work from home shows good faith on your part. No, per the law you don't have to. However, a little good will goes a long way right now.
We've had 2 people have to quarantine due to exposure. Just moved their work to remote knowing that full duties would not be possible. It worked for everyone involved.